Solid Waste-Maintenance Worker I

I CLASS TITLE: I SOLID WASTE - MAINTENANCE WORKER I (Recycling & Gatekeeper)

WAGE: $14.85-$24.85

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Director of Public Works

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION: Under general supervision, performs unskilled work in the city recycling operation; Work varies little within prescribed standards and procedures;

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Must possess the ability to perform unskilled work normally associated with picking up recyclable products; must be able to follow written and oral instructions; possession of valid Montana Operator's License.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Lifting up to 50#s (greater with assistance); Physical demands involve bending, stooping, walking and getting in and out of a vehicle; Exposure to uncontrollable working conditions of dampness, noise, pollution, heat and cold.

MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY AND PERFORMANCE:

May operate trucks with trailer or similar equipment; runs recycle baler; checks tires, oil, lubricant, water levels, lights, fuel, and performs general maintenance of trucks as applicable; May be required to be called out to assist during emergencies; performs duties of laborer and other duties as assigned.

May be assigned responsibilities as land fill gatekeeper, including the collecting of fees and enforcement of City Ordinances.

Prepares records of own activities; duties require physical involvement including lifting or moving light weights; work is frequently performed in outdoor undesirable physical conditions in which extreme noise. pollution, heat or cold, and dampness is encountered; contacts with the public are frequent and incidental to performance of duties.

SUPERVISION - RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORK OF OTHERS: None.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Any combination of training and education equivalent to completion of eighth grade and some work experience. Possession of a valid Montana's Operator's license.

EXAMPLES OF PERFORMANCE CRITERIA AND EXPECTATIONS:

• Assignments include the picking up of cardboard, newspapers, and pop and beer cans for recycling; runs the baler;
• Follows oral and written instructions;
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationship with the public, fellow employees, and supervisors;
• Performs other duties as may be assigned